Climate Change Data

Koehler Holding SE & Co. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:250,000 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:249,610 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:15,550 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:73% (electricity), 60% (heat)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:135,731 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Renewable Energy
  • Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Employee Well-being
  • Innovation

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 10% compared to the previous year.
  • 73% of electricity and 60% of heat needs for paper production met with renewable energy sources.
  • Replaced lignite with wood dust at Greiz mill, reducing annual CO2 emissions by 24,000 metric tons.
  • Oberkirch power plant conversion to biomass fuel underway, expected to reduce direct emissions by 150,000 metric tons per year.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a “Health Management” program to promote employee well-being.
  • Implemented flexitime arrangements to improve work-life balance.
  • Organized holiday camps for employees' children.
  • Supported community initiatives like “Trash vs. Tree” campaign.

Governance Achievements

  • Established anti-corruption training for all employees.
  • Maintained ISO 27001 certification for IT security since 2008.
  • Improved internal audit processes to enhance communication and collaboration.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Produce more renewable energy than needed for paper production by 2030.
  • Reduce indirect emissions (Scope 3) by 20% by 2030 (compared to 2022).
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce direct emissions (Scope 1) by 80% by 2030 (compared to 2022).

Environmental Challenges

  • Contradictory forestry regulations regarding biomass sourcing.
  • Insufficient wastepaper availability in Germany to meet secondary fiber demand.
  • Vague packaging legislation hindering the switch from plastic to paper packaging.
  • Climate change impacts on Rhine water levels affecting shipping logistics.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Exploring alternative biomass sources like Douglas fir.
  • Sourcing pulp from Latin America where reforestation is occurring.
  • Developing high-quality recycled paper from wastepaper (Greiz mill).
  • Increasing rail transport for pulp to reduce reliance on Rhine shipping.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of relevant suppliers underwent CSR assessment in 2023.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainable Procurement Charter
  • FSC® and PEFC chain of custody certification

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events, high and low water levels in Rhine.
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts towards renewable energy.
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes.
  • Expansion of renewable energy generation.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Core option)

Certifications: ISO 27001 (IT), ISO 14001 (paper and board mills), FSC®, PEFC

Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis (Gold)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 14
  • SDG 15

Initiatives contributing to these goals are detailed in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • NexFlex® flexible packaging paper
  • Blue4est® thermal paper

Awards & Recognition

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